Calipatria, California
Salton Sea Duck Blinds
The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.
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Calipatria, California
The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.
Calipatria, California
A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.
Calipatria, California
This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.
Lancaster, California
Finale of "William Tell Overture" can be heard as drivers pass over grooves in the road.
San Diego, California
Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.
Bridgeport, California
Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.
Asturias, Spain
An abandoned Indian-inspired mansion.
A Coruña, Spain
Giant granite sculptures representing family on the northern coast of Spain.
Shendi, Sudan
These Nubian pyramids are strange and unique, even by pyramid standards.
Rapa Nui, Chile
The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.
Ica, Peru
An unexpected desert oasis in South America.
Pisco, Peru
The mysterious "Candelabra of the Andes" could represent anything from a god's trident to a hallucinogenic plant.
Nazca, Peru
A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.
Nazca, Peru
Nazca pilgrimage site covering 370 acres is a popular stop for archeologists and looters.
Tulum, Mexico
An ancient system of freshwater caves filled with animal bones, including that of species long-extinct.
Cancún, Mexico
Underwater art project will double as a massive artificial coral reef to help regenerate the damaged ecosystem.
Xilin Gol, China
The largest dinosaurs in the world, kissing above the highway.
Xilin Gol, China
Jurassic theme park in the small town of Erlian.
Joshua Tree, California
Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.
Joshua Tree, California
An eclectic trailer park retreat in the middle of the California desert.
Bou Craa, Morocco
This record setting conveyor belt system can even be seen from space.
Namibia
The remains of diamond fever taken over by the desert.
Namibia
A desert that rolls right up to the ocean, where it's so dry animals live off the fog.
Antarctica
Natural time capsule containing an alien ecosystem.